Archive for the ‘On the Road’ Category
Leaves Mushrooms Water: Spring Colors in the Fells
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged colors, leaves, Middlesex Fells, mushrooms, nature, Photography, photos, pictures, reflections, water on June 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
New Book Available: In Edmands Park
Posted in Nature Notes, On the Road, Photography, Publication Updates, tagged books, edmands park, Massachusetts, nature, Newton, Photography on May 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Between 2006 and 2009, I had the pleasure of working in the vicinity of Edmands Park in Newton, MA. As a writer (and a bit of a free spirit) I had a certain amount of leeway to get up from my desk to walk out into the nearby woods. The jaunts were always short but long enough to clear my head and to focus my writing. And sometimes I was able to carry along my camera and capture just a bit of the beauty that inspired me. With the help of some friends, I have compiled the images into a lovely little book that I hope you will find enjoyable. Available in softcover.
Mount Monadnock
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged hiking, Mount Monadnock, nature, New Hampshire, Photography on May 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, at the the summit of Mount Monadnock, I borrowed Steve’s phone to call my brother, Keith, in Virginia. I told him, “Guess what? Steve and I are standing on top of the world … sort of. We’ve hiked to the top of a mountain. We’re standing nearly 3200 feet in the air!” And my brother responds, “And how the heck are you getting down?” 😉
Getting down was a bit of an adventure because of the slippery rocks and spring muds. At least those elements impeded us a bit, not the eleven-year olds zipping up and down the mountain around us. As we made our way, Steve and I kept looking for mushrooms. Didn’t see many of those, but did see a wealth of wild blueberries in bloom.
At the summit, we found a ledge to sit on for a quick repast of crackers and cheese, cold meat, and an orange. There was not much sound of silence around us. Monadnock is one of the most climbed mountains in the area if not the world. Despite the cacophany, it was a beautiful experience. For more information about the site, visit here.
Beneath the Tree in Arlington
Posted in Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Arlington, fungus, mushrooms, nature, Photography, wild mushrooms on May 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Bursting Forth
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged blossoms, Mystic River Reservation, nature, Somerville, spring on April 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
New Growth in Red & Green
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Cambridge, Charles River, nature, new growth, Photography, seasons, spring on April 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Birds in the Bush: A 2-Hour Walk by the Charles
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged birds, Boston, Cambridge, Charles River, chickadee, geese, grackle, mallards, nature, Photography, sparrow on April 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Sparrow Peekaboo
The Grackle
Cock Robin
"I spy you," said the goose.
The Mallard Couple
Chickadee?
Why I Chase Clouds and Look Up
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Blue Ridge Mountains, clouds, nostalgia, perceptions, Photography, sky, Virginia on April 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Recently, people have asked me why I chase clouds and why I look up so much?
Have I shared these images of the Blue Ridge Parkway? The older I grow the more I realize how growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge has influenced my behavior and perceptions of the world.
Returning to the Blue Hills
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged Blue Hills Reservation, landscape, Milton, nature, Parks, Photography, travel, water on April 10, 2011| 1 Comment »
In Fall 2009, Steve and I visited the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park covering 7,000 acres south of Boston. There we climbed an observation tower where I was able to snap these landscape shots, including one of Boston from afar. With the weather warming up, we ventured back there recently. Here are a few images from the day. No tower shots … yet. 😉
Look Up!
Posted in Branches, Nature Notes, On the Road, Publication Updates, tagged creativity, Inspiration, light, nature, Photography, spring on April 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A new article appearing on Creativity Portal. Check it out. It’s a quick read. The focus? Simply look up. Enjoy!
Words + Images 